Pin
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George S. Auerbach
American, 1885 - 1927
MediumMetal, paper, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 1/2 x 2in. (6.4 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionGold and blue Rotary International pin owned by George S. Auerbach. The top portion of the pin is rectangular in shape and has gold detailing and gold relief lettering around the edges. In the middle of the rectangle is a piece of paper with black printed ink covered in plastic. Attached to the bottom of the rectangular part is a blue and gold enameled ships wheel. The wheel has writing on the top and bottom and has a cogs-on-a-wheel design around the exterior. The pin is attached to the back of the rectangular portion.
Object number2007.24.34
Markings"Hartford, Conn" stamped in blue ink on the top. "He profits / most / who serves / best" is lettered in relief style gold on the left and right lower corners. "Rotary / international" is lettered in gold against the blue background of the ships wheel. On the back side of the rectangle section is stamped, "Whitehead-Hoag-Newark.N.J."InscribedIn the middle of the rectangle, printed in black ink on paper and covered in plastic reads, "George / George S. Auerbach / General Merchandise."Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
On View
Not on view
late 19th-mid 20th century
